About Us
Family-Owned. Research-Driven Fibers. Lifetime Quality.
In the late 1950s United States Steel funded a research project at Carnegie Mellon University. The goal: find a way to use steel fibers to increase the overall strength of concrete.
The result: Fibercon steel fiber technology proven to increase crack stability, minimize crack propagation, improve impact and fatigue resistance as well as reduces joints.
Fibercon from US Steel
In 1980, the Mitchell family purchased Fibercon from US Steel. In 1981, the plant was moved to its present location in Evans City, PA. From that humble beginning, Fibercon International has emerged as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of steel fiber reinforcement for the concrete construction and refractory industries.
In addition to manufacturing carbon steel and stainless steel fibers, the operations include continuing research and development of fiber technology to improve and expand the application of steel fibers. Fibercon’s research and development is continually refining its products and developing solutions to industry problems, both in the lab and in real-world conditions.
Meet the Team
Nicholas C. Mitchell Jr.
Owner and President
Nick has been the innovator and designer for Fibercon for over 40 years. He has been instrumental in the designing of fibers, as well as the fiber production machinery and introduction/packaging systems. He is a member of ASTM, ACI, ASCC, ASA.
In his spare time, he enjoys spending his time with his wife and son as well as a passion for classic cars, Harleys and all outdoor/hunting activities.
Laura Altmeyer
Chief Marketing Officer
Laura manages our division of refractory products as well as support on civil products. She has over 20 years in Customer Service and Marketing Management and is enjoying her return to Fibercon after a brief hiatus in the medical field. Laura is obsessed with providing the best products at the lowest possible price, so we can give our clients the maximum value for their money.
In her spare time, Laura enjoys harness horse racing and spending every moment with her grandchildren and indulging their every whim. She believes that a positive attitude gives you power over circumstances.
Tammy Cardosi
Office Manager
Tammy manages our office, our shipping department, and assists our president with steel buying and tracking. She has an Associate’s degree in Accounting and over 30 years’ experience in customer service. Previously Tammy was with Standard Horse Nail Corp. for almost 18 years as a Customer Service Manager before coming to Fibercon International in 2010. She knows how much freight costs can affect our customers’ bottom line and fights daily to get the best rates from the most reliable carriers.
Tammy is well known for her love of all animals, fear of all spiders, and has recently discovered a new love of Caribbean beaches. She agrees with James Caan when he says, “My least favorite phrase in the English language is ‘I don’t care.’”
Her personal philosophy mirrors Maya Angelou’s look on life:“Try to be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud.”
Jim Adams
Sales Manager - Civil
Jim manages our division of carbon steel fiber products used to reinforce concrete used on slabs on grade, slabs on composite metal deck, bridge deck overlays, highway overlays, precast and shotcrete applications. He also provides technical design support, attends pre-construction meetings and job startups. Jim has over twenty collective years of experience with Fibercon International sales and design departments, and also has many years of sales, customer service, and government auditing experience.
In his spare time, Jim enjoys spending time with his wife, five children and five grandchildren, boating, picnicking and camping. He attributes his Christian faith, personal relationship with his Savior, and a positive attitude to give him the strength and ability to overcome trials and succeed in life. Jim gives his parents the credit for teaching him a good work ethic, to do above and beyond what is expected of you to be successful.
Richard A. Sansonetti
Controller and Treasurer
Richard is responsible for the company’s Accounting & Personnel policies and procedures. He has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, concentration in Accounting, 1987. He has held the position of Controller for the past 16 years at Fibercon. Prior to his current position, Richard was the Divisional Controller at Alco Industries beginning in 1993. Richard wants to make sure that all vendors and customers have a contact they can rely on to give them accurate information in a timely fashion. Richard enjoys exercising everyday and playing golf in his spare time with his Golf League and with his wife Ellen.
Richard has been married for 35 years and has 2 boys, Drew and Tanner.